Bharat Forge bags ₹300 crore defence orders for a range of indigenous unmanned systems

Bharat Forge Limited on Friday, January 16, said it has secured defence contracts worth around ₹300 crore under the government’s Emergency Procurement–VI (EP-VI) framework for the supply of indigenous unmanned systems to the Indian Army, with end use also for the Indian Navy.The company said the contracts cover a range of homegrown unmanned platforms, including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems and loitering munitions. The platforms, Omega One, Omega Nine, Bayonet and Cleaver, have been developed to meet urgent operational requirements across varied terrains and mission profiles.
The company said Omega One was showcased during the Army Day Parade in Jaipur on January 15, mounted on an upgraded BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle, marking a key validation of its capabilities before India’s defence leadership.

Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman & Joint Managing Director said, “This dual achievement securing EP-VI contracts and showcasing Omega One at Army Day reaffirms BFL’s commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat.”The programmes are being executed through enhanced domestic production capacity to ensure faster delivery while maintaining quality, reliability and scalability.

The company added that its unmanned systems portfolio is rapidly evolving, with increasing integration of advanced autonomy, artificial intelligence and data-driven decision-making to improve mission endurance, precision and survivability in contested environments.Bharat Forge said it continues to invest in design, manufacturing and next-generation autonomy technologies as it positions itself as a key player in India’s unmanned and autonomous defence systems ecosystem.

The company signed its largest ever small arms contract with the Ministry of Defence on December 31, 2025, for the supply of indigenously designed and developed CQB carbines, valued at ₹1,661.9 crore.

Shares of Bharat Forge were trading 0.73% up at ₹1,457.80 as of 1.53 pm. The stock has gained 18.34% in the past six months.

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